This activity is only available in Greek. This historical walk explores one of the most important battles of the Dekemvriana or December events, the urban warfare that took place in Athens at the end of World War II and which announced the start of the Greek Civil War. At the barracks of the Makrygiannis Gendarmerie
This activity is only available in Greek . The National Archaeological Museum and Dr. Kostas Paschalidis present an afternoon walk through the concise history of the Greek State, from its founding to the present day. A story that begins over two centuries ago, from a plot of land that was once a vineyard, then became
This activity is only available in Greek. A journey through the myths that built and accompanied the city through the centuries, from the haze of mythology to the beginnings of modern history. The walk, from the Hill of the Muses to Monastiraki and Asomaton Square, is a stroll through space, time, historical records, and popular
This activity is only available in Greek. Join curator Yannis Bolis for a special guided tour of the MOMus – Museum Alex Mylona, exploring every part of the museum. Discover the story of the building, its visionary founder Alex Mylona, the museum’s collections, and the temporary exhibition A Cabinet of Curiosities—featuring works by 78 contemporary
This activity is only available in Greek. A guided tour of the second part of the exhibition “From Great Greece to Modern Greece”, which traces the completion of the country’s formation in terms of borders and population. The first part, presented in 2022, describes the events that led to the stabilization of borders after the
This activity is only available in Greek. This walk sets off from the Acropolis Museum and heads towards the hills west of the Sacred Rock, tracing how art—and the daily practices of prominent figures in classical Athens—may have served as instruments of state ideology or propaganda. Together, we’ll explore where and how public life, politics
A Walk Through Philhellenism: Plaka, Parliament & Hidden Histories A guided walking tour through Plaka and central Athens, tracing cultural and historical landmarks tied to the birth of modern Greece and the international Philhellenic movement. Key stops include the Anglican Church on Philhellinon Street, where the remains of naval officer and Philhellene Frank Abney Hastings
This activity is only available in Greek. Like any capital city, Athens, especially its centre, is home to numerous monuments, constructed over time under various regimes such as monarchy and democracy, revolutionary movements, and institutions like the church. This walk aims to familiarize us with the different monuments and forms of power that shaped Greece,
This activity is only available in Greek. Explore Greece’s military history and cultural heritage through a guided tour of the War Museum’s permanent exhibitions. Visitors will encounter rare artefacts, historical documents and personal stories that shed light on key moments from the country’s past. This activity is designed for adults.
This activity is only available in Greek. Archaeologist Michalis Giohalas, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival, leads a walking tour through Anafiotika and its layered history. Rizokastro—the area nestled at the root of the Sacred Rock—and Anafiotika are among the most historic quarters of Athens. Using surviving monuments and buildings, remnants of
This activity is only available in Greek. Archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas invites visitors to explore the sculpture garden of the First Cemetery of Athens, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival. Beyond the “Sleeping Female Figure” The tomb of Sofia Afentaki—better known as The Sleeping Female Figure by Yannoulis Chalepas—is undoubtedly the
This activity is available in Greek only. This walk aims to reconstruct a small yet significant and fascinating area of Athens along the banks of the Ilissos River (one of the "lost" rivers of Athens, hidden beneath central avenues), exploring its evolution over time and linking it to historical periods and elements of the city’s
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